BMW e46 Side light problem

I have bought new side lights for my e46 and when i've putted them on, they won't turn on and the signal turning lights will switch on. later i bought a new headlights with angel eyes and the ring is connected as the side lights and the same problem happens. what could I do? thanks

If your battery is good and all of your other electrical systems work fine then chances are it is your starter that is bad. However if the engine turns over but just won't start then you most likely have an electrical problem such as a bad ignition switch or ECM. I hope this helps you out.

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This is not something that you should really panic about. The older style BMW Dash bords still use old light style technology and did not at the time start using an LED contented directly to the bored... There could either be a blown globe or a loose connection at the back of the dials them self..

its is not uncommon for the contacts in the sockets to become corroded or just expand to the point of where they do not contact the bulb,try to test the socket with a multimeter for voltage,if it has voltage then its most likely the contacts,which sometimes can be rebent,but replaceing the sockets is a better solution,and can be picked up at most stores or 4x4 shops and junk yards.

I'm checking into that same problem for a early 90's buick ( it's a GM also ) , I've checked the obvious ( bulbs, flasher,fuses,etc) all where fine. I assume your front turn signals work if you manually operate the turn signal switch or put on the hazard switch? The Buick's rear lights won't come on even with the hazard switch on. When you say one tail light has been out for some time, do you mean the brake/signal light or park/running lights? The Buick was like that with one side out for a while ( brake/signal light) but both the rear park/running lights work. Now, I've narrowed the problem down to the turn signal switch. I'd bet money on it. I just have to dig out my steering wheel puller, bite the bullet and get 'er done. You should be carefull if you're attempting that repair yourself ( AIRBAG ), use a manual. ( You could do a quick test by trying the turn signal while you pull the bottom of the arm toward you,move some of the wiring in the column near the arm,etc. I did and the signals started working. Could be the switch,dirt or a broken/loose wire. there's a lot of wiring going through the column and a lot of movement ( turn signal,high beam,cruise, then add tilt) Hope this helped.

the way to reset the brake light is to turn the key to "on" without
turning the car on. Let it sit there for 15-30 seconds and the light
should go off by itself. If not, double check how you have the sensors
hooked up.

It should be mounted to the firewall just to the left of the steering column under the instrument panel. But you really should pay attention to the post above. Especially if it's just one side. Turn the signal on, and look in front and back to see if the bulbs are lit. Then do the other side. If they aren' t on, they're burnt out and that's your problem.